California’s state park managers are bracing for an onslaught of summer visitors. Visitation at many of the state’s 280 park units has gradually risen since the pandemic, and summer is peak ...

The California state park system includes 280 state park units, over 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage, 15,000 campsites, 5,200 miles of trails, 3,195 historic buildings ...

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers ...

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers ...

There are over 280 state parks in the Golden State—from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, these are the seven best state parks in California.

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers ...

California's state park system has the largest and most diverse group of parks of any agency in the country, with 280 state park units, over 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river ...

The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too. 7 Best State Parks in California—Including a ‘Mini Yosemite’ and an Ancient Redwood ...

The California State Parks Foundation’s Best Parks of 2025. 1 Morro Bay State Park, San Luis Obispo County (camping) 2 Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin County (hiking) ...

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers ...